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English language lessons that emphasize pronunciation, accent, and stress patterns in addition to vocabulary
Certified instructor has taught students from Asia, Europe, and Latin America
Curriculum covers the versatility of English sounds and letters from A to Th
Classes such as "Learn 100 Idioms" help non-native speakers to master American phrases
Online and local classes available

Fremont Drum Shop's master drummer Bill Matthews is such an expert at hand drumming that he wrote the book on it?well, four books to be exact, including one that has been a fast-selling resource at drum shops for more than 20 years. And at Fremont Drum Shop, he leads hand-drum classes that teach all levels many of the techniques and rhythms laid out in the books.
Participants can grab one of Bill Matthews' handmade djembe, ashiko, or bougarabou drums and learn complex African rhythms, as well as ones from Haiti, Cuba, and Brazil. After students practice tapping out the beats on the shop's drums and on the walls of their apartments, they can join the performance class.

Musikgarten classes elevate kinesthetic, logical, spatial, and social intelligences through musical instruction to children ages 3 months to 10 years. Each course responds to the developmental needs of a particular age group, with activities and acquired skills becoming more complex as classes ascend in age group. Family Music for Babies (ages 3–16 months) engages an adult and infant with 30–35 minutes of bouncing songs, dancing, and playing simple instruments. Curiosity curdles in amateur earthling brains and a foundation for future musical exploration is set during the Cycle of Seasons course, where children 3-1/2 to 5 years of age flirt with the foundations of rhythm and tune, coddle concentration skills, and garner the ability to self-express through sound waves. The Young Musician and Piano class, for ages 4-1/2–6 and 7–10 respectively, focus on symbolic thinking, memory, and listening acuity, and run for 55–60 minutes or until the first prodigious rock opera has been composed.

The staff members at Sylvan Learning's numerous study facilities understand that each child learns differently. Therefore, they don't try to implement a uniform tutoring system; instead, they design custom lesson programs based on the results of standardized testing, diagnostic tools, and one-on-one interviews.
Tutors work with students from kindergarten through grade 12, illuminating topics ranging from basic reading and writing to remembering complex algebraic formulas without having them tattooed on your chest. Many of Sylvan's instructors work in local schools, so they are intimately familiar with common curricula and understand how to gear lessons toward optimal results.

Lauded by schools and music magazines, the percussion courses at Playz Music immerse pupils in world traditions and contemporary beats alike. Offerings range from downloadable mini-courses to group classes focusing on jazz and salsa rhythms. Both kids and adults can free their inner Ringo in drum kit lessons, while private, instrument-specific instruction narrows in on bongos and maracas.